Harald Andersson

Education

He competed in diving (10 m platform) at the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics and finished sixth in 1912.

Career

He broke Swedish records in the 100 m (108 seconds), 200 metres (264 seconds) and the long jump (603 metres). His performance of 10.8 seconds for the 100 m, set in Helsingborg in 1896, ranked as an unofficial world record for the distance. This stood until 1906, when fellow Swede Knut Lindberg recorded a time of 10.6 seconds.

Achievements

• Arbin won Swedish titles in several track and field disciplines, including the 100 metres, 110 metres hurdles, long jump and javelin throw.